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Drosera Spatulata Spoonleaf Sundew

$15

Bright

Keep evenly moist

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Size:

2.25" Pot

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Drosera spatulata, commonly known as the Spoonleaf Sundew, is a captivating species of carnivorous plant that belongs to the Drosera genus. It is widely appreciated for its unique and effective insect-trapping mechanism. This small plant features rosettes of spatula-shaped leaves that are covered in tiny, sticky hair-like structures called trichomes. These trichomes secrete a glistening, sticky dew-like substance that attracts and traps insects. Once an insect is caught, the leaves slowly curl around the prey to enhance digestion. The Spoonleaf Sundew is native to a wide range of environments across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia, showcasing its adaptability.

What to expect

The plant comes with a default nursery pot. The nursery pot is usually 0.5" - 1" smaller than stated to fit into the same size decorative pot. Washable Paper Planter Bags are sold separately.

As with all living things, no two plants are alike. There is some natural variation in size, shape, and characteristics. We make every effort to bring you a plant that as closely as possible matches the plant as it appears on our website, in the size you have chosen, and have a good potential to happily grow in your home.

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Shipping options are available for plants and planters that are 7" or smaller to all provinces in Canada.

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Drosera Spatulata Spoonleaf Sundew

$15

Care Guide

How to take care of Drosera Spatulata Spoonleaf Sundew

Sun: Direct & Indirect

Drosera Spatulata Spoonleaf Sundew plant enjoys some direct sun, but they'll also do well in bright, indirect light. It is best to place this plant somewhere where it will receive some nice morning sun, or a couple hours of afternoon sun, and then indirect light the rest of the day.

Light: Bright

Drosera Spatulata Spoonleaf Sundew plant will do best in bright light. A nice bright place inside your home would be on the window sill or a stool that is right next to a window, either with or without blinds, depending on if the plant can handle sun. Remember that plants will grow based on how much light they receive.

Water: Keep evenly moist

Drosera Spatulata Spoonleaf Sundew plant likes the soil to stay consistently moist, but not soaking wet. Give them water whenever just the surface of the soil is starting to get dry. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.

Humidity: High

Drosera Spatulata Spoonleaf Sundew plant likes a high humidity environment, give them a mist daily or as often as possible. Alternatively, you can put them around a humidifier. Although they won't die if they don't receive enough humidity, their leaves may have some dry, crunchy, or yellow edges.

Pet Friendly

You can feel comfortable having Drosera Spatulata Spoonleaf Sundew plant around your home in the potential case where your pet feels like nibbling on it. However, we typically recommend keeping your pets from eating any of your houseplants.

Plant Bio

About Drosera Spatulata Spoonleaf Sundew

Botanical Name: Drosera spatulata

Common Name: Spoonleaf Sundew

Origin: Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia

Plant Story

Introducing Drosera spatulata, commonly known as the Spoonleaf Sundew, a captivating and intriguing carnivorous plant that not only adds an element of exotic allure to your collection but also symbolizes the ingenuity and adaptability of nature.

The Spoonleaf Sundew is distinguished by its rosette of small, spoon-shaped leaves, each covered in tiny, glistening glandular hairs that produce a sticky dew. This dew, which sparkles like tiny jewels under the sunlight, serves a deadly purpose for unsuspecting insects. When an insect lands on the leaf, it becomes trapped by the sticky secretion, and the leaf slowly curls around the prey, digesting it to supplement the plant's nutritional needs. This fascinating mechanism highlights nature's creativity in adapting to nutrient-poor environments.

Caring for the Drosera spatulata involves mimicking its natural boggy habitat, which means providing it with plenty of sunlight and maintaining high humidity. It thrives in a soil mix free from nutrients, typically a combination of sphagnum moss and sand, and requires pure water, such as rainwater or distilled water, to avoid mineral build-up that could harm the plant.

Watering the Spoonleaf Sundew is unique; it prefers to sit in a tray of standing water to simulate the damp conditions of its natural habitat. This setup maintains the high moisture level necessary for the plant's health and mimics the wet ground of a bog. Regular feeding is not necessary if it catches enough insects, but during lean times, feeding small insects or suitable substitutes can help maintain its health.

The Drosera spatulata is not just a beautiful and exotic addition to your home; it also serves as an emblem of survival and adaptation. Its ability to derive nutrients from insects allows it to thrive in environments where other plants might fail, teaching us a powerful lesson about making the most of available resources and adapting creatively to our surroundings.

As your Spoonleaf Sundew grows and flourishes, capturing tiny insects and glistening in the light, it becomes a living symbol of nature’s ingenuity and the fascinating ways life adapts to thrive.

Welcome the Drosera spatulata into your home, and let it inspire awe and curiosity with its unique survival strategies and the delicate beauty of its dew-covered leaves. It’s not just a plant; it’s a testament to the complex and extraordinary adaptations of life on Earth.

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